These cars and trucks have been on the Canadian market in their current iterations for a decade—how well are they selling?
Don’t automatically besmirch the notion of an old design. Often linked to superior reliability, older designs typically benefit from modest updates that, at the very least, keep the cabin relevant: the addition of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, for example; or the installation of more advanced safety tech; or upgraded convenience features such as proximity access or remote start. Older platforms may even be gifted with a better powerplant, new transmission, or optional all-wheel-drive.
In other words, the automotive world does allow old dogs to be taught new tricks. Yet it’s still extremely difficult to cover up the fact you’re looking at an old dog. We’ve compiled a group of eight well-known vehicles that haven’t been redesigned in a dog’s age to see just how popular — or unpopular — they become after their best-before date has passed.
Mazda CX-5: Last Updated Model Year 2017
Honda Ridgeline: Model Year 2017
Nissan Murano: Model Year 2015
Chevrolet Malibu: Model Year 2016
Lexus IS: Model Year 2014
This version of the IS was introduced for the 2014 model year — 3,945 were sold that year. By 2023, IS volume had fallen 52% to 1,889 units. It’s worth noting that the 3 Series, C-Class, and A4 collectively plunged 65% during the same period. Lexus sold 26,833 copies of the IS between 2014 and the end of June 2024.
Ford Edge: Model Year 2015
Mitsubishi RVR: Model Year 2011
Dodge Durango: Model Year 2011
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